TUBE PLUGS

Tube Plugs:  Snap-It Sr.

"Snap it in"

"Consistent, Controlled Installation"
& "Through the Tube Plugging"

Rated up to 7000 psig

Our plugs are proven with rated holding pressures up to 7OOO psig. When properly installed these plugs remove all the guess work of installation. No welding, no tubesheet damage, No worry.  Use our complete line of plugging equipment to properly install in either the near or far end applications. Tube Plugging has never been easier, simply use the supplied brush to clean and prepare the tube then "snap it in place". The entire procedure takes less than 1 minute per tube.

• Suggested replacement for EST^® Groups Pop-A-Plug^® line of plugs^*.
• Broad Expansion range of .020 per plug.
• ALL tooling accessories are completely interchangeable with the current breakaway system's.
• Superior stock inventories
• Especially useful for Feedwater heater applications
• Used for any application where the Tube to Shell differential pressure is greater than 1000 PSIG
• Savings of up to 80% over other plugging methods

When ordering specify:

• Tube OD
• Tube ID - (Tube gauge or wall thickness if unable to mike)
• Material of construction
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  Snap-It Jr.

"Snap it in"

"Consistent, Controlled Installation"
& "Through the Tube Plugging"

Rated up to 1000 psig

Our plugs are proven with rated holding pressures up to 1OOO psig. When properly installed these plugs remove all the guess work of installation. No welding, no tubesheet damage, No worry. Use our complete line of plugging equipment to properly install in either the near or far end applications. The entire procedure takes less than 1 minute per tube.

• Suggested replacement for EST^® Groups CPI & Perma Plug^™ line of plugs^*.
• Industries broadest Expansion range of up to .135 per plug.
• ALL tooling accessories are completely interchangeable with the current breakaway system's.
• Superior stock inventories
• Used to plug ALL condensers or Pertochemical Plant tubes meeting the 1000 PSIG maximum differential operating pressure.
• Savings of up to 80% of other plugging methods.

When ordering specify:

• Tube OD
• Tube ID - (Tube gauge or wall thickness if unable to mike)
• Material of construction
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  Metal Tapered Tube Plug

"Any Material, Any Size"
The Mother of all Plugs

The most commonly used, easily installed with a hammer and removed with a pipe wrench. Stocked sizes range from 1/4" through 4" Tube OD's in all gauges.

Materials stocked:

Aluminum Bronze	Alloy 20	2205 Duplex
Carbon Steel: A-36, A-105, LF2, 1018, 1200	Chrome: F-5, F-9, F-11, F-22	Stainless steel: 304, 316, 321, 416, 17-4
Brass: 360, 4600 Naval	Copper Nickel: 90/10, 70/30	Monel: 400, 405, 500
Inconel: 600, 625, 800	Hastealloy: B2, C276	Titanium
Special materials available such as: Ferralium, Nitronic, Tantalum, Waspalloy, Zircalloy, Zirconium and many more...

When ordering specify:

• TP# based on size of your plug (see chart)
• Material of construction
• Quantity
• Delivery Time
• Choose from our Stocked Sizes OR Custom Made to your specifications.

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Tube Plugs:  TWO-PIECE PLUGS

Designed to minimize damage to the tube sheet while sealing off leaky Condenser and Exchanger tubes - Installation is Simple!

Insert ring into the tube, insert pin into the ring, hammer until properly sealed.  Like the Metal Tapered plugs, these are easily removed with a pipe wrench.

Available in Sizes from 3/8" to 4" tubes
Stocked materials: Brass, Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel
Custom Sizes and materials available upon request

When ordering specify:

• Tube OD
• Tube ID - (Tube gauge or wall thickness if unable to mike)
• Material of construction
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  Non-Metal Tapered Plugs

Available in Fiber (Phenolic or Micarta) or Wood. These plugs are safe, easy to use, corrosion resistant, and easily removed. Slightly hammer the plug into the tube, it will expand by hydroscopic action to make an excellent seal and will not damage the tube sheet.

Rated up to 230° F
Order by Tube Size and Gauge.
Use our standard sizes or Yours

When ordering specify:

• TP# based on size of your plug (see chart)
• Material of construction
• Quantity
• Delivery Time
• Choose from our Stocked Sizes OR Custom Made to your specifications.

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Tube Plugs:  CORK PLUGS

An inexpensive way to seal off Tubes during shipment or cleaning. Can also be used to identify Tubes during rework.

When ordering specify:

• TP# based on size of your plug (see chart)
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  RUBBER TAPERED TUBE PLUGS

Used for Low Pressure Isolation or Vacuum Testing applications (Especially with our Vacuum Leak Detector VLD-2500) - HOT LINK TO VLD. Stocked sizes range from 5/16" tube ID through 4 ¾" tube ID. The plugs are made of Neoprene and are reusable. Temperature range: -45°F to +300°F (-43°C to 149°C).

When ordering specify:

• TP# based on size of your plug (see chart)
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  LOW PRESSURE - 50 PSI RATING
EXPANDABLE RUBBER PLUGS

Slip inside the Tube or Pipe and tighten the nut to expand the plug. Installed properly the plug will withhold 50 psig of back pressure.

• Expands inside the tube as you tighten the hex nut
• Sizes ¾" through 2 3/8"
• Properly installed, will hold up to 50 psi
• Neoprene Material

When ordering specify:

• TP# based on size of your plug (see chart)
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  HIGH PRESSURE
INTERNAL AND FLANGED EXPANDING PLUGS

The Condenser Plug that gives you "Performance Under Pressure" - up to 150 psi.

Standard sizes listed in stock, giving you same day shipping on most plugs. Special sizes and plugs trimmed to your requirements are available upon request.  The plugs are inserted into the tubing (if flanged, mate flange up to tube) finger-tightened and then secured with the appropriate socket wrench until the proper seal is made.

• Made of Neoprene
• Grade K-2247-CF, ASTM-BC 412 45+/-5 Durometer hardness
• Resistant to oil and gasoline
• Temperature range: -45°F to +300°F (-43°C to 149°C).
• Easy to use and reuseable
• Rated to 150 psi when installed properly
• Safety lanyards can be installed (at an additional cost) to assure operator's protection

When ordering specify:

• TP# based on size of your plug (see chart)
• Specify Internal or Flanged
• Specify Single or Double Seal
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  Shoulder Plugs

Made for FIN FAN Header Boxes and available in Carbon Steel (coated or uncoated), Stainless Steel, Brass and other materials.

• Sizes available 5/8" through 2"
• When ordering, specify the plug diameter & length (verify the thread and hex sizes are correct)
• Custom sizes & material available upon request

When ordering Plugs: Plug Threaded Hole Size UNF Size (Threads per Inch) Thread Length (length under the head) Material of Construction Quantity Delivery Time

When ordering Gaskets: Specify the Plug Threaded Hole Size Material of Construction Quantity Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  THREADED TAPERED PLUGS

Plugs Holes thru Side or Ends of Piping, Tubing, or Vessels.
Fast and Simple.

A fast and simple way to stop leaks in tanks, pipes, etc. Threaded plugs are manufactured using heat treated alloy steel or stainless steel. To install use a standard Hex wrench or socket.

• Self tapping
• Stocked in: Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel

When ordering specify:

• TP# based on size of your plug (see chart)
• Material of Construction
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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Tube Plugs:  ANODE PLUGS

Zinc Corrosion Inhibitor Plugs

USA INDUSTRIES' zinc plugs help protect heat exchangers, pipelines, tanks, pumps and many other pieces of equipment from corrosion. The zinc rod is consumed by any electrolytic action that would otherwise attack and corrode equipment.

When ordering specify:

• Size of your plug (see chart)
• Quantity
• Delivery Time

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